Post Grad Pt 2: Wk 10 - Leading Change

 Leading Innovation

Whakataukī

He rangi tā Matawhāiti, he rangi tā Matawhānui.

The person with a narrow vision sees a narrow horizon; the person with a wide vision sees a wide horizon.

Insights

 Kotter's 8 Steps for Leading Change:

'The Big Opportunity' is at the centre of why change is necessary: We need a sense of urgency, more wins, and faster success.

Transformation is a process, not an event.

Even with new learning, change happens, and we need to adapt.

 Students should be part of your army.

Linda Hill talks about how setting direction was a strategy in 1922, but in 2000 we want visionary, to help shape , co-creation. Her main types of leading change are Architect, Bridger and Catalyst. The ABC of Change Leadership.

Robinson explains how this is better than tell, sell, and buzz.

The best things come from other educators, as we can walk the talk.

Robinson often summarises 

Crossing the Chasm - where most innovations fail.

'Early Adopters' need to share their stories; this helps the Early Majority to take it to the next level.

Starts with the lone nut; the first adopters are the most important, as they change the lone nut into a leader. Followers emulate followers, then everyone wants to be part of the crowd; no one wants to miss out and being public makes it easy to follow (so share people's stories).  

Be Courageous and Follow

Laggards: when they become 'Early Adopters', they become very powerful.

Takeaways

We can do this but should we?

Reflection

How do I make change, through purpose or with a vision? What do I forget when making change?